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Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson
5.0

I loved this so much. Second Chance Summer is still my favorite Morgan Matson book (I have 2 left to read though so we'll see) but this is very close in ranking to that one! I LOVED Frank and Emily.

Emily's character development was so amazing! I loved that in the beginning Emily was shy, insecure, and acted as though she needed Sloane for everything that she did. But you could really see your character development as Emily went through the list of things Sloane asked her do, and as she made me friends. She took more risks became more confident, and depended on herself only.

I also really loved Frank and his character. He was really sweet, while also being the non typical "good boy". His whole character just went to show that Morgan Matson can make a stereotyped character, but make them has so much more depth and personality to them!

I also loved the two side characters Collin and Dawn! Very amazing and loyal friends and great character friendships and dynamics between the 4.

Overall great story and the only thing I didn't like about this book was Sloane. Trash friend wouldn't recommend.